Much like John Cusak’s character in High Fidelity, we at CH constantly wrestle with the proper way to organize our records. Alphabetical? Chronological? Emotional significance? “Radio Silence,” a forthcoming book from MTV Press/Powerhouse Books, takes a unique approach to the classic dilemma. An unprecedented documentation of the American hardcore scene from 1978-1994, the book’s collection of hardcore album covers struck us immediately for its wide scope. (Pictured above, click to enlarge).
Loosely grouped by cover art style, the collection is not only visually compelling to the uninformed, its a truly innovative way to examine the almost 20 years worth of American hardcore output the book spans. The groupings, which ignore region and chronology, nonetheless hint at the multitude of styles and subgenres that emerged within the larger scene.
Culled from the personal collections of hardcore luminaries and fans alike, many of the photos, letters, fliers and shirts have never been seen […]
Original post by Josh Teixeira
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